Assistant/Associate Professor of Philosophy (Tenure-track)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Philosophy (Tenure-track)The School of Arts and Letters, Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Biola University – Fall 2027Position Summary:The Department of Philosophy at Biola University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Philosophy. This is a full-time appointment with an August 2027 start date. Rank and area of specialization are open.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Philosophy (or ABD with expected completion prior to start date).Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to active mentorship.A vibrant personal Christian faith and a strong commitment to integrating the philosophical pursuit of wisdom with daily discipleship to Jesus Christ.Full alignment with Biola University's Doctrinal Statement and theological principles, as a residential, evangelical Christian liberal arts institution.Teaching Responsibilities:The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours (4 courses) per semester at the undergraduate level. Teaching duties include:Upper-division courses for Philosophy majors.Interdisciplinary courses within the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) major.Teach in Biola's Good Life Core Curriculum program, fully launching in the 28-29 academic year. In addition to some departmental GE courses, faculty in the School of Arts & Letters will teach across a four-course Humanities sequence at the heart of the curriculum. The Good Life Core invites students to the search for wisdom through careful reading of transformative texts and wrestling with enduring human questions, rooted in the Western and Christian intellectual traditions in their global contexts.Biola UniversityBiola University is a Christ-centered, private university in La Mirada, California, serving a diverse student body of approximately 3,500 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students. Our mission is to equip men and women in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. Faculty are expected to affirm the Biola's Theological Positions and Standard of Conduct, and to actively engage in spiritual formation and mentorship within the community. Biola University is situated on the border between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, home to one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. This affords our students with strong opportunities for internships, job placement, service learning projects, and networking.To ApplyPlease complete the online application and upload the following: your curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, a one-page statement describing your faith journey, and a statement of faith integration within the academic discipline. Full applications will be requested from Biola University.Salary Range: $83,688-$109,330Review of applications will begin December 15 and continue until the position is filled.